Description
Our flag of Latvia is a great choice for flying outside homes, businesses, schools, and diplomatic buildings. These flags are manufactured using nylon, a lightweight fabric that flies easily, even in gentle breezes. The traditional dark red field and white stripe are digitally printed for vivid, fade-resistant colors.
This flag has a sturdy canvas heading and brass grommets for easy installation on any of our outdoor flagpoles. We offer the national flag of Latvia in sizes 2’ x 3’, 3’ x 5’, 4’ x 6’, 5’ x 8’, and 6’ x 10’. Refer to our table of standard flagpole heights and our recommended flag size for help choosing the right option for you.
Latvia Flag Features:
- Produced in the USA with premium craftsmanship
- Authentic 1921 design
- 100% high-quality nylon
- Robust canvas heading
- Rust-resistant brass grommets
Check out our indoor Latvia flag with a gold fringe and pole sleeve for ceremonial displays.
Latvia Flag Meaning & History
The first recorded mention of the Latvian flag’s design comes from a medieval chronicle, which noted that a red flag with a white stripe was flown during a battle in 1279. According to legend, this design was created when a chief of the Latgalian tribe was wounded in an earlier battle and placed on a sheet. The sheet directly under him stayed white, but the rest was stained red with blood. However, the flag would not be officially adopted on a national level until June 15, 1921.
The Latvian flag was outlawed from 1940 to 1990, when the nation was part of the USSR. It was re-adopted on February 27, 1990.
Other Details
Language(s): Latvian
Currency: Euro €
Government: Parliamentary Republic
Flag Meaning: White represents truth, and the maroon represents the blood spilled in the past for freedom.
